TABLE 1.
Selected biochemical data from 14 dogs with PLE at time of study enrollment.
| Variable | Median (range) | % Below RI | % Above RI | % Within RI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albumin (g/dL) | 1.3 (1.0‐2.3) | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Globulin (g/dL) | 1.6 (2.2‐2.6) | 93 | 0 | 7 |
| Cholesterol (mg/dL) | 100 (53‐187) | 79 | 0 | 21 |
| Total calcium (mg/dL) | 7.7 (5.2‐9.5) | 86 | 0 | 14 |
| Ionized calcium (mg/dL) | 1.3 (1.07‐1.43) | 14 | 0 | 86 |
| 25(OH)D (nmol/L) | 21 (12‐154) | 86 | 0 | 14 |
| Cobalamin (ng/L) | 219 (150‐632) | 79 | 0 | 21 |
| Folate (μg/L) | 12 (4.2‐44.4) | 29 | 7 | 64 |
Abbreviations: 25(OH)D, 25‐hydroxyvitamin D; PLE, protein‐losing enteropathy; RI, reference interval.